Shotokan Karate Do Association of Tripura

Important Blocks...

12 Basica karate Blocks 💯🥋

1. *Age Uke (Rising Block)* – an upward block used to deflect an overhead attack. The forearm rises to meet the incoming strike.

2. *Uchi Uke (Inside Block)* – a middle‑section block that moves inward to protect against a straight punch or strike to the torso.

3. *Soto Uke (Outside Block)* – an outward block that deflects an attack coming from the outside of the body, typically used for middle‑level strikes.

4. *Shuto Uke (Knife‑hand Block)* – a block performed with the edge of the hand (shuto), often used to deflect attacks to the side of the head or body.

5. *Gedan Barai (Low Sweeping Block)* – a downward sweeping block that redirects low attacks, usually aimed at the legs or lower abdomen.

6. *Kakiwake Uke (Fork Block)* – a double‑arm block that splits an incoming attack, creating space or redirecting it with both forearms.

7. *Haiwan Uke (Back‑hand Block)* – a block using the back of the forearm, typically applied to defend against a high or middle attack.

8. *Tate Shuto Uke (Vertical Knife‑hand Block)* – a vertical edge‑hand block used to protect against strikes to the head or upper body.

9. *Hiji Sasae Uke (Elbow Supporting Block)* – a block that uses the elbow for support, reinforcing the forearm to absorb or deflect an attack.

10. *Juji Uke (Cross Block)* – a crossed‑arm block that creates a strong defensive line against middle or high attacks.

11. *Tsukami Uke (Grasping Block)* – a blocking technique that incorporates a grabbing motion to control or redirect an opponent’s arm.

12. *Manji Uke (Sw****ka Block)* – a crossed‑arm defensive posture that provides protection against multiple angles of attack.

13. *Otoshi Uke (Dropping Block)* – a downward block that uses gravity to deflect or stop an incoming strike, often aimed at the lower body.

13 Basic karate kicks 💯 🥋

1. Mae Geri (Front Kick): – a straight kick delivered with the ball of the foot to the opponent’s midsection or face, using the front leg for speed and direct impact.

2. Yoko Geri (Side Kick): – a powerful kick executed with the edge of the foot, targeting the side of an opponent’s body or head; the kicking leg travels straight out to the side.

3. Mawashi Geri (Roundhouse Kick): – a circular kick that strikes with the instep or ball of the foot, aiming at the opponent’s ribs, stomach, or head, using hip rotation for power.

4. Fumikomi Geri (Stamping Kick): – a downward thrusting kick where the heel or sole of the foot is driven into the opponent’s foot or lower leg to break balance or cause pain.

5. Kin Geri (Groin Kick): – a sharp, upward front kick aimed at the opponent’s groin area, typically using the ball of the foot for precision.

6. Gyaku Mawashi Geri (Reverse Roundhouse Kick): – a roundhouse delivered with the rear leg, often targeting the opponent’s head or torso, using the opposite hip rotation for extra force.

7. Fumikiri Geri (Cutting Kick): – a slicing kick that uses the heel or edge of the foot to strike downward, usually aimed at an opponent’s knee or shin.

8. Tsumasaki Geri (Toe Tip Kick): – a quick, snapping kick using the tips of the toes, usually targeting sensitive areas like the groin or face for precise strikes.

9. Ura Mawashi Geri (Inside Crescent Kick): – an inward circular kick where the foot sweeps from outside to inside, striking with the instep, often aimed at the head or ribs.

10. Kakato Geri (Heel Kick): – a powerful kick using the heel, delivered straight or downward, targeting the opponent’s body or leg for strong impact.

11. Mikazuki Geri (Crescent Kick): – a sweeping kick with the foot moving in an arc, using the inside or outside edge to deflect or strike an opponent.

12. Ushiro Geri (Back Kick): – a rear-facing kick executed with the heel, aimed at an opponent behind the kicker, relying on torso rotation for power.

13. Hiza Geri (Knee Kick): – a close-range strike using the knee, driven upward into the opponent’s midsection or face, often used in clinches.